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Fans of the late Aretha Franklin were already ecstatic when they first learned Jennifer Hudson would portray the “Queen of Soul” in her upcoming biopic.
Now, there’s even more reason to celebrate since Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, actor Marlon Wayans, Broadway star Audra McDonald, and Oscar-nominee Mary J. Blige have all signed on, making the project even more epic.
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The Making of a Queen – Aretha’s Most Iconic Photos
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The Making of a Queen – Aretha’s Most Iconic Photos
1. Aretha Franklin Performs
Source:Gilles Petard/Redferns
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2. Radio City Music Hall Performance
Source:Al Pereira
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3. Kennedy Center Honors Reception
Source:Mark Reinstein
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4. Atlantic Records 10 Year Anniversary
Source:Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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5. Aretha Franklin At Carnegie Hall
Source:Jack Vartoogian
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6. Aretha Franklin And Ray Charles
Source:Robert Altman/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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7. Aretha Franklin Receives Medal of Freedom
Source:Douglas A. Sonders/Getty Images
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8. Soul Train 30th Anniversary
Source:2001 Tribune Entertainment
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9. Jerry Wexler and Aretha Franklin
Source:GAB Archive/Redferns
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10. Queen Of Soul Holding Her "Soul '69" Album
Source:Michael Ochs
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11. Elton John AIDS Foundation 25th Anniversary
Source:Nicholas Hunt (Wire Image)
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12. 2017 Detroit Music Weekend
Source:Monica Morgan
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13. 41st Academy Awards
Source:ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images
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14. 17th Annual Grammy Awards
Source:Ron Galella
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15. Aretha Franklin Street Naming
Source:Monica Morgan/Getty Images
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